Leviticus 6:5 net — or anything about which he swears falsely. He must restore it in full and add one fifth to it; he must give it to its o…

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"or anything about which he swears falsely. He must restore it in full and add one fifth to it; he must give it to its owner when he is found guilty."

— Leviticus 6:5, NET Bible

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Leviticus 6 — Context

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“When a person sins and commits a trespass against the LORD by deceiving his fellow citizen in regard to something held in trust, or a pledge, or something stolen, or by extorting something from his fellow citizen,

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or has found something lost and denies it and swears falsely concerning any one of the things that someone might do to sin–

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when it happens that he sins and he is found guilty, then he must return whatever he had stolen, or whatever he had extorted, or the thing that he had held in trust, or the lost thing that he had found,

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or anything about which he swears falsely. He must restore it in full and add one fifth to it; he must give it to its owner when he is found guilty.

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Then he must bring his guilt offering to the LORD, a flawless ram from the flock, convertible into silver shekels, for a guilt offering to the priest.

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So the priest will make atonement on his behalf before the LORD and he will be forgiven for whatever he has done to become guilty.”

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Sacrificial Instructions for the Priests: The Burnt Offering(6:1) Then the LORD spoke to Moses:

Leviticus 6:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 6:5 say?
Leviticus 6:5 in the NET Bible reads: “or anything about which he swears falsely. He must restore it in full and add one fifth to it; he must give it to its owner when he is found guilty.”
Where is Leviticus 6:5 in the Bible?
Leviticus 6:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 6, verse 5.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 6:5.
What translation should I read Leviticus 6:5 in?
Leviticus 6:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 6:5?
Leviticus 6:5 reads (NET): “or anything about which he swears falsely. He must restore it in full and add one fifth to it; he must give it to its owner when he is found guilty.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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